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What to do with old office furniture and equipment: why your “office graveyard” deserves a career change
Every office has an “office graveyard” of desks, laptops and stationery gathering dust. Before you send it for recycling, discover why donating it to a local charity is a smarter, more sustainable career change.
Business spotlight: McAvoy
Offsite manufacturing specialist McAvoy joined A Good Thing in November 2025 as a paying supporter and has so far donated plastic wrapping, metal cladding, wooden pallets, windo…
Volunteer spotlight! Lydia Provan
I’m based in Edinburgh and I’m currently studying a Masters in Global Environment and Politics at Edinburgh University. Alongside my studies, I’m part of a student consulting gr…
In honour of International Women’s Day: celebrating the women’s charities supported by A Good Thing
Here at A Good Thing, we focus on working to empower, support and protect women every day of the year – not only on International Women’s Day. Many charities have limited fundin…
How to donate business items to charity in the UK: your quick guide
This blog explores the three options that UK businesses tend to donate items to charities . If you’re a business looking for the best ways to donate items to charity, we hope yo…
Charity spotlight: Ataxia and Me
At A Good Thing, charities are what drive us forward. We were set up in order to boost brilliant UK charitable causes that are delivering powerful and much-needed work right acr…
Business spotlight: Moxy Aberdeen Airport
A Good Thing is an online platform that allows businesses to give things away to their local charities. The case study below is an example of the wonderful impact that can be ma…
One year on: mugs and St Mungo’s
A Good Thing is an online platform that allows businesses to give things away to their local charities. The case study below is an example of the wonderful impact that can be ma…
Charity spotlight: The Garden Friend
A Good Thing is an online platform that allows businesses to give things away to their local charities. Less to landfill, more to a good cause! The case study below is an exampl…
Volunteer spotlight! Reuben Ewer
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Volunteer spotlight! Roman Barran
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Volunteer spotlight! Charlotte Oglesby
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Cathy Benwell: Net Zero 50 2025 list member
At the end of November, A Good Thing’s Co-founder, Cathy Benwell, was voted into the prestigious Net Zero 50 UK List, securing a place in the Top 5 for the Charity Sector. Cathy…
Wow, what a year!
2025 has been a big year for A Good Thing in many ways: we took on our Operations Lead, Rebecca Hall , which has really transformed our capacity and what we have been able to do…
Volunteer spotlight! Beca Montenegro
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Volunteer spotlight! Seren Evans
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Shout it from the rooftops: the A Good Thing digital badges are here!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new A Good Thing digital badges – and we’re shouting about it loud and clear! These beautiful badges are designed to take pri…
Volunteer spotlight! Grace Pontin
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Doing A Good Thing for cancer support and awareness
A Good Thing is an online platform that allows businesses to give things away to their local charities. Less to landfill, more to a good cause! The case study below is an exampl…
Volunteer spotlight! Isa Spigarolo
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Charity spotlight: Screen Share UK
At A Good Thing, charities are what drive us forward. We were set up in order to boost brilliant UK charitable causes that are delivering powerful and much-needed work right acr…
Volunteer spotlight! Lydia Roberts
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Volunteer spotlight! Goldie Marfo
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Volunteer spotlight! James Goodfellow
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A great match as Rebecca joins the A Good Thing team!
Rebecca Hall joins the A Good Thing team at an exciting time of growth and expansion. She brings with her a wealth of experience in digital projects, web development, sustainabi…
Volunteer spotlight! Meet Tom.
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Volunteer spotlight! Meet Shekinah.
Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Shekinah. I’m a 25-year-old Public Health (MSc) graduate and a digital marketing/comms professional. I’m passionate about optimis…
Why donating to charity is easier than you think!
Explore the risks and benefits of business donations to charities. Learn how to donate effectively and support impactful causes with A Good Thing
Volunteer spotlight: meet Krisi!
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The big impact your donations can have…
We all have stuff lying around at work that we no longer need. From the unused fridge to the pens collecting dust that you promised yourself you’d deal with. For many, the simpl…
From our office to yours – chairs delivered, impact made
Office renovations can be costly, and with ever-tightening budgets they can be a non-essential that many charities manage without. Similarly, office space can be costly and hard…
New year, new purpose: A fresh start for your business and its unwanted items
As we welcome in the new year, many of us think of it as a fresh start. We take it as an opportunity for reflection, setting new goals, and making meaningful changes. It’s also a great chance to declutter and simplify; out with the old, in with the new!
Celebrating International Volunteer Day – reflections from volunteer copywriter Alisha
International Volunteer Day (5 December) is a great excuse to highlight the charities and companies that rely on unpaid volunteers. For the organisations, this work is invaluabl…
How to decide on the right charity for your donation?
The team here at A Good Thing works hard to make the user experience of our app as smooth and simple as possible. After all, who needs obstacles getting in the way of doing a good thing? Let’s get that dust-gathering stuff out of your office and into the hands of someone who can make a real difference with it.
An interview with Alisha, a wonderful wordsmith
A Good Thing's good newss stories really come to life through the skills of our dedicated volunteers. We're delighted to introduce, volunteer copywriter Alisha, a recent Film an…
An interview with Grace, an amazing account manager
A Good Thing's (AGT) volunteers are at the heart of our mission. This wonderful team of dedicated individuals is using their skills to connect businesses and charities across th…
An interview with Roseanna, a fantastic community eco champion
A Good Thing has an amazing network of volunteers who spread the word about our work by using their communication and digital marketing skills to engage charities and businesses…
Rescue your packaging: five sustainable solutions
Together with Priory Direct, we're proud to be part of the solution, helping businesses rethink their waste and make smarter, more sustainable choices. After all, packaging doesn't need to be a one-time thing. Let's rescue it, reuse it, and help it make a lasting impact.
Ten unexpectedly wonderful charity donations
We thought we would round up ten of the most interesting and unusual donations that have made a difference to charities via the A Good Thing platform.
Top 5 reasons to donate your dust-gathering office supplies to charity
For all those office managers out there, the struggle is real when trying to figure out what to do with leftover or no-longer-needed office supplies. Whether it's squeezing a few more notebooks into an overstuffed cupboard or sorting through stacks of boxes to determine what can and can’t be recycled, it can be a hassle. Instead of letting these items go to waste, consider the benefits of donating them to a local charity.
Green dates for your diary
Autumn is a busy season for the world of sustainability, kicking off in early September with Zero Waste Week and rolling into October with ReLondon's exciting Circular Economy Week (#CEweek2024), followed by Wrap's Recycling Week.
How to use volunteering days to declutter and make a difference
Using volunteering days to dig out and donate unneeded items through A Good Thing’s platform is a win-win for everyone involved. It helps your company reduce waste and disposal costs, supports local charities and strengthens team bonds.
An interview with 1% for the Planet business partner, Priory Direct
An interview with 1% for the Planet business partner, Priory Direct.
Want to make a difference in your local community? Volunteer with A Good Thing!
Volunteer with A Good Thing: help send less to landfill and more to a good cause!
Better Futures: A free programme to help with your business sustainability!
Our friends at Green Business Action London are working with the UK Government to offer a fully subsidised FREE sustainability and energy support programme for London small-to-medium businesses.
An interview with 1% for the Planet business partner, GrowRoom
An interview with 1% for the Planet business partner, GrowRoom.
Thrilled to be recognised on the Net Zero 50 2024 list
The Net Zero 50 List 2024 in partnership with CGI recognises individuals from diverse sectors across the UK who are leading the charge towards a sustainable future, providing practical solutions and inspiration for net-zero strategies.
Join us at Charity Digital’s Digital Fundraising Summit 2023
Charity Digital is hosting its 5th annual Digital Fundraising event, where sector experts will share new and emerging digital fundraising ideas, giving you the power to try some…
An interview with Localgiving
A Good Thing has recently started working with friends Localgiving — who provide small charities with digital fundraising platforms. We caught up with Luke Upton, Head of Communications to find out more about the fundraising partner.
An interview with Sophia, a super volunteer software developer
A Good Thing has an amazing network of volunteers and we’re super excited to announce we’ve recently welcomed two new volunteer software developers! They’ve been busy using thei…
A Good Thing is coming to Heston! We’re excited to have partnered with ReLondon and the London Borough of Hounslow Council as part of a brand-new circular economy project
A Good Thing is excited to be teaming up with ReLondon and the London Borough of Hounslow to deliver a first-of-its-kind project to create a circular, low-waste neighbourhood.
A charity on a mission to combat homelessness in Greater Manchester is in need of men’s clothing
Manchester-based charity Mustard Tree , which provides men and women in poverty with the essentials they need to live more comfortably, is in need of pre-loved men’s clothes to…
An interview with Ruby, an amazing community eco champion
A Good Thing has an amazing network of volunteers who spread the word about our work by using their communication and digital marketing skills to engage charities and businesses…
An interview with Ben, a super volunteer software developer
A Good Thing has an amazing network of volunteers and we’re super excited to announce we’ve recently welcomed two new volunteer software developers! They’ve been busy using thei…
Time for a spring clean? Five ways to dispose of your office furniture
A Good Thing shares five ways you can dispose of your office furniture. Keep your office looking fresh and modern, reduce bulky office furniture waste and contribute to the circular economy.
An interview with Heather, an awesome community eco champion
A Good Thing has an amazing network of volunteers who spread the word about our work by using their communication and digital marketing skills to engage charities and businesses…
Exciting partnership news! 100 free tickets to The Sustainability Show
The Sustainability Show is the new shopping event for planet lovers! Bringing together forward-thinking consumer brands and inspiring new ways we can reduce our environmental im…
Welcome, Harry! A Good Thing’s first volunteer
During National Volunteer Week, we launched our volunteering programme. We’re delighted to welcome our first volunteer to the A Good Thing team: welcome, Harry!
Fantastic East London charity seeks items to support the brilliant work it does in the community
The Havering Volunteer Centre charity is in need of various items to supports its brilliantly valuable work with local people: PCs, tablets and mobiles. Also stationery, plus a…
West Essex charity working with vulnerable people is seeking laptops and phones
The Council for Voluntary Service Uttlesford has launched a digital inclusion project in West Essex and is seeking laptops, tablets and smartphones.
A wonderful Portsmouth children’s charity needs your help
The Elizabeth Foundation in Portsmouth is seeking donations of stationery, including black pens, notepads and paper. Also any new toiletries, and new children’s toys and games.…
Can you help a brilliant Reading charity working with marginalised women and children?
The Reading Community Learning Centre is in need of classroom equipment like whiteboards, projectors and smartboards. Also items for its creche: small tables and chairs, as well…
Webinar replay: Support your CSR goals by donating unwanted items through A Good Thing
Webinar replay from Thursday 18 November
The sustainable way to refit your office - donate unwanted items to local charities with A Good Thing.
A Good Thing makes it easy to donate unwanted business items to local charities. So if you’re downsizing or refitting ready for the new normal, use our simple matchmaking platfo…
The idea works! But now we need your help…
After a successful pilot connecting local businesses and charities in the Thames Valley area, we’re ready to take this national and we need your help.
How to request an offer from a local business
Our live offers page shows items on offer from local businesses. If you’ve found something your charity could use, all you need to do is make a request.
How to donate items to a local charity
We’ve designed A Good Thing to make it really easy for businesses like you to donate your surplus items to local charities. The whole process needs just a few minutes of your ti…
An interview with co-founder Cathy on Marlow FM
Yesterday Cathy appeared on Marlow FM’s ‘The Eclectic Light’ to talk about A Good Thing and to explain a little more about how it works.
The pilot is now live!
Yesterday was a big day at A Good Thing! After many months of preparation, our pilot went live.
Getting ready for launch
We are so excited to be getting near to the next phase of the development of A Good Thing.